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🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique · humanitarian

Humanitarian Assistance Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Multiple-entry visa for invited non-profit humanitarian work during declared emergencies or public calamity contexts.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency90 days, multiple entry.In flux
Processing time
The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification.
Government fees
Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission.
Typical duration
90 days, multiple entry.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 27 June 2026Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Rule changes note —Mozambique launched a new eVisa and eTA platform on 11 February 2026 and discontinued the previous platform. Use the official evisa.gov.mz portal and confirm current filing instructions before paying fees or submitting documents.
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Overview

Mozambique lists the Humanitarian Assistance Visa for people invited by governmental authorities, international organizations or non-governmental organizations to provide non-profit humanitarian work in the context of a state of emergency, public calamity or other legally declared situation. The official page lists a 90 day multiple-entry visa and evidence including invitation, criminal registration, medical certificate and INGD credential.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Republic of Mozambique before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant is invited by a governmental authority, international organization or non-governmental organization.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The work is non-profit humanitarian assistance in a declared emergency, public calamity or other legally declared context.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The stay fits the 90 day multiple-entry route.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The applicant can provide the listed invitation, INGD, criminal-registration and medical evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !The activity is paid commercial work, ordinary volunteering or travel outside a qualifying humanitarian context.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !No invitation from a qualifying authority or organization is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !Criminal registration, medical certificate or INGD credential is missing where required.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Passport bio-data page valid for more than six months and recent frontal photo.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Invitation letter from the relevant authority or organization.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Criminal registration and medical certificate, translated into Portuguese where required.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Credential issued by INGD.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the mission falls within the official humanitarian-assistance purpose.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Obtain the invitation letter and INGD credential before filing.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Prepare passport, photo, criminal-registration, medical and translation documents.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Submit through the official portal and carry the preliminary approval for arrival checks.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Humanitarian Assistance Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Humanitarian Assistance Visa.

    Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified 27 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Who can invite someone for this visa?+−

The official page lists governmental authorities, international organizations and non-governmental organizations.

How long is the Humanitarian Assistance Visa?+−

The page lists a 90 day multiple-entry visa.

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